C180 Coupe Rusty Wheel Nuts!

[paulgjohnston]

My 2007 C180 wheel nuts look as if they are rusting. This happened to a previous coupe i had and the dealer just painted them! Any help/ideas etc?

 

[CE230]

I cover mine with plastic chrome covers.

 

[GordonTarling]

Your choices seem to be -

1 - Live with it
2 - Paint them, but they'll rust again
3 - Fit covers, but I found them hard to remove when necessary.
4 - Treat your car to a set of RAD bolts from here and never worry again!

 

[paulgjohnston]

Surely Mercedes under warranty should fix the problem? Why should I be out of pocket? Thoughts?

 

[BTB 500]

It's a long-standing issue. For cost reasons, M-B stopped using bolts with a stainless steel end plate (on the right, below)

I doubt you will get anywhere on a warranty claim as it's purely cosmetic. No harm trying though.

As mentioned, the best option is a set of better quality replacement bolts.

 

[paulgjohnston]

Many thanks Bill, I'll have a go. If I buy replacement bolts what ones would I require? any ideas?

 

[BTB 500]

I would personally contact Alloy Wheels Direct (as per the link Gordon posted above). They are on this Forum as user "Murray Systems".

 

[BlackC55]

They are covered under warranty.

Go to an Audi dealer and get the cap wheel bolt covers and special tool too

 

[GordonTarling]

You ought to be able to get them replaced under warranty - no harm in asking. However, even if they're replaced, they'll rust again before too long if replaced with the same type.

 

[paulgjohnston]

I contacted local dealer today and told them what you guys said! They are going to have a look on Thursday. Many thanks all!

 

[paulgjohnston]

Many thanks for all the help. Dealer replaced all the nuts today under warranty! Result (until they go again!)

 

[BTB 500]

Good result, well done!